I've been wanting to make this quilt for a few years now.
I decided to use some of my Denyse Schmidt fabrics that I've been collecting.
Here's a peak through my cute iron bed frame...it's very old and I love it!
My bed frame is a full size so this queen size quilt drapes really nicely.
I quilted a simple swirl with pebbles design in the solid areas and straight-ish lines on the rings.
I purchased the backing, "Sparse Floral", from Hawthorne Threads - it's a Denyse Schmidt print, too, along with the binding.
I really love DS prints and wanted an entire quilt out of them.
I'm so happy with the results and I would definitely make this quilt again.
You know how I love Lone Stars.....
I had several yards of the green henna garden and wanted it for the background.
It comes in several color ways so the creamcicle was perfect for my colorful quilt.
It made me happy to use this cute pink DS eyelet print for the binding.
Yay! I love them both! I'm glad you had a chance to make something for yourself since you do so many beautiful quilts for others :)
ReplyDeleteI actually made the Lone Star last year for a retreat - just now got it quilted! It does feel good to have a couple just for me.....me, me, me!
DeleteI love Hawthorne Threads, too! Your quilts look fabulous on an actual bed. Who knew a quilt could go on a bed? (I jest - I've been making lap quilts for so long, and customers come over and ask me why I don't have a quilt on my beds. Guess I should plan do something, but I just can't figure out exactly which pattern to use. So many choices out there!)
ReplyDeleteI know - Hawthorne Threads is fabulous! I still don't have a king size quilt for our bed - pathetic! But, it's fun making larger ones for the double & queen size beds.
DeleteLove these both, Kathy! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteAw - thanks, friend. I think the DS quilt is my favorite so far of my own.
DeleteLove both quilts and so happy that you made one for you! Your quilting amazes me. I just stare at it, wondering "how does she do that?" You have such a gift. What pattern did you use for the Lone Star? I might have to try one :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, my east coast friend. I taught the Lone Star class and used a workbook for the pattern. You had to make a lot of decisions and fill in your own numbers. I wish you were closer I'd teach you how to make one. I'm sure there are several patterns out there - it's a bit technical, but so fun.
DeleteAND Kathy is a rock star teacher!!
DeleteLove. Love.
ReplyDeleteI know - right?
DeleteLove both of these! That bed, though....love the close up picture.
ReplyDeleteReally, you make another single girl? I think i want one for my king bed. please talk me out of it.
I'm NOT going to talk you out of it - it was so much fun to make. Yes, I would make another one....when the right fabrics come along that say...."ooooo - Single Girl, please."
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